Licensing Forum Agenda - 4.8.26

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North Ayrshire Licensing Forum
Agenda
Date and time: Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 10.00 am
Venue: Council Chambers, Cunninghame House, Irvine
1. Welcome and introductions
2. Re-establishment and role of the Local Licensing Forum
To consider the purpose of the Forum, the contribution it can make to alcohol licensing in North Ayrshire
and its future development.
3. Licensing framework and licensing objectives
To receive an overview of the role of North Ayrshire Licensing Board and the five licensing objectives
under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
4. Licensing Standards Officer
To receive an update on the role and work of the Licensing Standards Officer.
5. Alcohol and Drug Partnership and public health
To receive a presentation on the role of the Alcohol and Drug Partnership and discuss alcohol-related
harm and public-health engagement in the licensing process.
6. Current licensing and licensed-trade issues
To discuss current issues affecting licensed premises, including alcohol deliveries, safeguarding and
responsible practice, late-opening and entry arrangements, stewarding, and wider pressures affecting the
licensed trade.
7. Licensing Policy Statement
To note the forthcoming review of the Licensing Policy Statement and consider how the Forum and
licensed trade can contribute to that review.
8. Future operation of the Forum
To consider membership and recruitment, publicity, hybrid meeting arrangements, meeting frequency and
future agenda items.
9. Date of next meeting
10. Any other competent business